Build on our growth
At Ecclesiastical Planning Services, we work with a UK-wide network of funeral directors to provide pre-paid funeral plans to customers. Our business is based on trust, so we focus on personal service, offering guidance and support to funeral directors and families when they need it most. This is an exciting time to join us, as we’re growing rapidly and introducing new technologies to support our growth. You’ll find a friendly, supportive environment that welcomes innovative thinking and new ideas.
Ecclesiastical Planning Services is proud to be one of 30 plus financial services businesses that make up the Benefact Group. Operating over three continents, we’re a Group with a difference – we give all available profits to charity and good causes. When you work for one of our companies, you know that every single day, everything you do helps make a positive change in the lives of people and communities.
Ecclesiastical Planning Services in numbers
Colleagues at Ecclesiastical Planning Services
In-force funeral plans *as at March/April 2024
Funeral plan funds under management *as at March/April 2024

Developing together
Our supportive environment offers lots of opportunities for development, with support for professional qualifications, as well as secondments in different teams. You’ll have the chance to get involved in a wide range of projects, where you’ll be encouraged to make your own decisions, and suggest improvements to how we work.
Benefits at Ecclesiastical Planning Services
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Hybrid working
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Pension – 12% employer contribution
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Life Assurance
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Private Healthcare
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Income Protection
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Annual leave starting from 25 days rising to 30 days with service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
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If required, full study support to gain professional qualifications
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Up to £400 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
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Virtual GP
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Range of flexible benefits

Focused on the future
Join us and you could be providing day-to-day support to our teams, our customers and our network of funeral directors, or helping to distribute funds from our funeral plans. You may be helping to strengthen our brand to support future business growth. Or you could be ensuring we comply with the regulations laid down by the Financial Conduct Authority. Whatever your role, you’ll support our continued growth and quality service.
Meet some of our team
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I get involved in a variety of projects and business initiatives. There’s a wide range of training and support, and I’ve acquired a lot of knowledge during my time here.
Michelle Firth
Client Service Manager
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Ecclesiastical Planning Services has a warmth and wholesomeness about it, which I’ve never experienced in any other workplace. I feel the work I do matters, but also we’re all working together for the greater good.
Kelly Cooper
Compliance & Risk Analyst
Gloucester Office
Our modern, sustainable headquarters is a welcoming environment with a variety of light, open workspaces, designed for minimal environmental impact. It includes solar panels and recycled heating, as well as electric car charging points, a cycle store, on-site showers and even a bike repair kit. You’ll also find a restaurant with a range of healthy choices, kitchenettes on each floor, a quiet room, and excellent transport links.